Earthquaker Night Wire V2
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A Modernized Harmonic Tremolo: More Than Just a Volume Effect
The Night Wire belongs to the harmonic tremolo family: instead of simply raising and lowering the volume, the signal is split into two bands (high-pass and low-pass), then modulated with a 180-degree phase shift. The result is a richer, more colorful movement that can evoke a mix between tremolo, phaser, and filtering. Where it goes beyond tradition is by letting you adjust the center point of the filters and how it evolves, covering a very wide spectrum of textures.
Who Is It For, Which Styles, and In What Contexts?
The Night Wire is aimed at guitarists (and bassists) who want a nuanced modulation effect, capable of ranging from subtle shimmering to hypnotic pulsation. In indie/alternative, it provides moving pads and "vibrant" atmospheres; in blues/rock, it adds a vintage feel but more three-dimensional than an amp tremolo; in post-rock/ambient, its sweep modes and attack responses create organic movements perfect for filling space. On a stage pedalboard, the momentary footswitch operation is a real plus for triggering a passage, break, or build-up without having to "dance" on multiple pedals.
Features and Controls: A Tremolo, a Filter... and Behaviors That Change Everything
The interface remains simple thanks to a clear layout: Depth controls the tremolo depth (and, at zero, removes amplitude modulation to turn the pedal into a fixed filter, envelope filter, or phaser depending on the mode). Rate controls the tremolo speed in Manual mode, while in Attack mode it adjusts the sensitivity: the harder you play, the faster the speed ramps up. The Frequency toggle offers three behaviors for the filter center frequency: Manual (fixed position), LFO (continuous sweep, speed set by the knob), and Attack (sweep triggered by attack, like an envelope filter). Finally, Level provides output volume cut/boost to maintain proper output level and keep a clean mix both in studio and live.
The Sound
The Night Wire's signature is a shimmering and complex modulation: the tremolo doesn't just chop the signal, it gives the impression that the sound "rotates" and colors itself, sometimes close to a soft phaser, sometimes a subtle auto-wah, sometimes a deep, haunting tremolo. Dynamics are central to the experience: in Attack modes, the pedal responds to your picking hand, allowing you to shift from a discreet movement to expressive sweeps simply by changing your playing intensity. As for inspirations, the pedal has been spotted on pedalboards of artists with varied aesthetics such as Courtney Barnett, Black Midi (Cameron Picton), Modest Mouse (Jim Fairchild), and The Mountain Goats (John Darnielle), illustrating its ability to fit into both modern and more rootsy rigs.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Tremolo, Envelope / Auto-wah, Effects, Low Pass filter, Hi pass filter , Phaser | Use | electric guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | White |
| Type | sector | ||
| Effect | harmonic tremolo (modulation via high-pass and low-pass filters) | Input impedance | 1 M? |
| Frequency (filter) modes | Manual, LFO, Attack | Output impedance | less than 1 k? |
| Speed (tremolo) modes | Manual, Attack | Power supply | not included |
| Switches | Rate Toggle (Manual/Attack), Frequency Toggle (Manual/LFO/Attack) | Required power | 9V DC (2.1 mm barrel, center negative) |
| Flexi-Switch technology | classic latching or momentary switching | Current draw | 65 mA |
| Dimensions | 121 x 64 x 57 mm (including knobs) | ||
Questions frequently asked
EarthQuaker Night Wire V2: what power supply should be used?
A 9 V DC power supply with center negative polarity and a 2.1 mm barrel connector is required. It is not included and the current draw is 65 mA.
Can the Night Wire operate as a filter without the tremolo?
With the Depth knob set to zero, amplitude modulation is eliminated. Depending on the selected frequency mode, the pedal then functions as a fixed filter, envelope filter, or phaser.
How does the Attack mode respond to playing dynamics?
In Attack mode, the onset of playing triggers or speeds up the movement of the filter and tremolo. The Rate pot then adjusts sensitivity: a stronger attack causes faster movement. The Frequency Attack and Rate Attack modes thus enable dynamic-controlled modulation.
What are the filter sweep modes?
The Frequency selector offers Manual, LFO, and Attack modes. Manual sets the center frequency, LFO sweeps it continuously, while Attack triggers the sweep with the attack.
Can the footswitch be used momentarily?
The Flexi-Switch technology allows for latching or momentary operation: a brief press activates the effect normally, while a sustained press keeps it active only while held down.
